Spring Series 2019Coille NathaisSun 07 April, 2019

Explanation of Event levels

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Activities are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.

Results

Report

It's quite a while since EckO visited Coille Nathais but it was well worth it. Many thanks to Dave Bleazard and Leigh Murray for planning and organising the first of our Spring Series. We were short of numbers but those who did compete were treated to an extravaganza of orienteering experiences - navigation and route choice challenges, beautiful ancient woodland, runnable open moorland and the Bermuda Triangle of Coille Nathais.

Thank you also to Lorn Nelson for giving us permission to use the area and all our volunteer control collectors.

Location Info

Directions / Parking

The event will be signposted from the A85 1km NW of Taynuilt. Follow the minor road under the railway for 400m. Parking is limited; so please car share where possible.

Map / Terrain

Between Connel and Taynuilt, Coille Nathais is partly open, rough moorland and partly deciduous woodland. There is a lot of contour detail, some steep slopes, and very few paths. The map is copyright Clydeside Orienteers.

Course Information

Light Green : 4 km; more challenging (a compass is essential); most controls are not too far away from line features such as paths, fences, or streams.

Green : 5 km; full orienteering skills required (TD5).

Blue : 6 km: full orienteering skills required (TD5), but longer.

Entry Details

Juniors: £3

Seniors: £5 (members), £6 non-members

For this event maps must be printed on Tuesday (2nd April) evening. So, to ensure a map, it's best that you order your requirement(s) via ku.gro.okce@ofni before then. We always print extra maps, but these will be available on a "first-come-first-served basis" on the day. Please pre-order to avoid disappointment.

Important Event Information

Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment
will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part
at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the
event.

Insurance: If you have joined an orienteering club, or are competing in one of your first 3 events, then you are covered by our public liability insurance.

Privacy: when participating in our events/activities
your name may appear in the results section of this website or in
newspaper reports. Read our Privacy Policy to see how we look after your personal data.

Hired timing chips (Si-Cards, dibbers): We provide a free loan of these if you don't have your own but if you lose it there will be a £30 charge for its replacement.